Dr. Birx describes a White House divided on COVID response

Birx has projected that 130,000 Americans' lives could have been saved after the first wave of the pandemic if the federal government had implemented “optimal mitigation."

Biden reacts to Supreme Court gun decision: 'Deeply disappointed'

President Biden is "deeply disappointed" with a Supreme Court gun decision that struck down a New York law restricting access to concealed carry permits Thursday.

Uvalde victim’s sister pleads for gun safety measures

"I’m here begging for you guys to do something," said Jazmin Cazares, whose young sister Jacklyn was one of 19 children shot to death in the 80 minutes the gunman spent inside Robb Elementary School on May 24.

Supreme Court rules for GOP lawmakers in voter ID case

The Supreme Court gave Republican legislative leaders in North Carolina a win Thursday in an ongoing fight over the state's latest photo identification voting law.

Texas senator sues DPS over withholding information on Uvalde mass shooting

While the head of the DPS continues to point fingers at the local response to the deadly school shooting, a state senator has sued the department for withholding video from the scene. “We are getting half-truths, innuendos and snippets of body cam video that he chooses to give."

Head of CLEAT speaks out as Uvalde mayor, head of DPS share differing views on police response

Charley Wilkison, executive director of the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT), said committee hearings that are ongoing are all talk, and nothing can happen unless lawmakers are in session.

Gun debate missing from Texas hearings on Uvalde shooting

The bungled response to the attack that left 19 children and two teachers dead at Robb Elementary has infuriated the nation, and a recent wave of deadly mass shootings has renewed a push for more gun laws.

DOJ: Andrew Gillum, former candidate for Florida governor, indicted on wire fraud charges

Florida Democrat Andrew Gillum, the former Tallahassee mayor who nearly defeated Gov. Ron DeSantis in a run for Florida governor in 2018, has been indicted on wire fraud charges, according to the Department of Justice.

Unlocked doors were 'first line of defense' at Uvalde school

Questions about how the shooter entered Robb Elementary and what happened at multiple doors have been a big part of the changing information about the attack.

Texas Senate committee on Uvalde school shooting listens to public testimony

The special Texas Senate committee on the Uvalde school shooting is listening to public testimony today. Public testimony will be limited to 2 minutes per person.

'Heightened alert': Abortion providers brace for Roe v. Wade ruling

Abortion providers and law enforcement officials worry about the public fallout once the Supreme Court decides on Roe v. Wade. Some also anticipate protests, harassment, and violence in states where abortion remains legal.

2022 midterm results: Katie Britt wins Alabama Senate race scrambled by Trump

In Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser won the Democratic nomination, fending off a pair of challengers amid concerns over rising crime and homelessness.

Uvalde mayor speaks out on Texas DPS director's testimony in Austin

McLaughlin said families are still in the dark on the investigation and he hasn't been briefed since May. He said he tried calling everyone he could think of for the past week, but people in Uvalde still don't have answers.

January 6 hearing: Local 'heroes' rebuffed Trump, then faced threats

The panel focused on Trump’s efforts to undo Joe Biden’s victory in a most local way — by leaning on officials in key battleground states to reject ballots outright or to submit alternative electors for the final tally in Congress.

Senators have agreement on gun violence bill, lead Dem says

Senators have moved to the brink of an agreement on a bipartisan gun violence bill, meaning a vote could happen later this week.

Texas police commander: Uvalde police could've ended rampage early on

The police commander made the comments while giving testimony during a committee hearing on the deadly school shooting that left 2 teachers and 19 children dead.

Texas Senate Democrats push for special session on gun control

The Uvalde shooting sprung Democrats into action. The state democratic caucus is demanding the governor call a special session on gun control and safety measures.

No, Texas can’t legally secede from the U.S., despite popular myth

The theme of independence has recurred throughout the history of Texas, which was a republic from 1836–45. But the Civil War established that a state cannot secede.